(L. to r.): Dianna Loiselle; Irene Stathatos, UCCA VP; RoseMarie Poveromo, UCCA Pres­ident; Honorable Judge Peter Vallone Jr.; Car­oline Simeone; and Florence Koulouris. Photos George Rivera

(L. to r.): Dianna Loiselle; Irene Stathatos, UCCA VP; RoseMarie Poveromo, UCCA Pres­ident; Honorable Judge Peter Vallone Jr.; Car­oline Simeone; and Florence Koulouris. Photos George Rivera

On Wednesday, January 21st, the United Commu­nity Civic Association (UCCA) held their Annual Board of Directors meeting at which two new board members were sworn in. Judge Peter Vallone Jr. of­ficiated the swearing in of Dianna Loiselle and Car­olyn Simeone. UCCA President RoseMarie Poveromo highlighted the many accomplishments and ongoing annual events of UCCA over the last 34 years. She also spoke of the issues of concern going forward. Poveromo pointed out UCCA’s dedicated commitment to the commu­nity. The board members enjoyed a very special meal at Telly’s Taverna on 23rd Avenue in Astoria. The Board members were enthusiastic about the prospects of a better tomorrow with the consistency of today’s board. Poveromo spoke eloquently about issues of vital relevance to the community and detailed the up­coming plans for 2026 and beyond.

—Tony Barsamian

(L. to r.): Dianna Loiselle, new UCCA board member; Judge Peter Vallone Jr.; and Caro­line Simeone, also a new board member, im­mediately after their swearing in.

(L. to r.): Dianna Loiselle, new UCCA board member; Judge Peter Vallone Jr.; and Caro­line Simeone, also a new board member, im­mediately after their swearing in.